Name

Understands the concepts of solids

Understands the properties of solids

Uses descriptive evidence

Demonstrates argumentation and reasoning

Builds with solid materials (uses reasoning)

Jake

Yes. Also showed understanding of the other states of matter.

Yes

Developing. Did not always use descriptive evidence in reasoning.

Yes. Showed very strong argumentation and reasoning during discussion about the states of matter.

Developing. Had some trouble building a structure independently but did better once he had an idea.

Thomas

David

Yes. Also showed understanding of the other states of matter. Knew a lot about matter and clearly explained his ideas. Yes. Also showed understanding of the other states of matter.

Yes

Developing. Had some trouble coming with words to describe the objects. Did not always use descriptive evidence in reasoning.

Yes. Showed very strong argumentation and reasoning during discussion about the states of matter.

Yes

Esther

Yes understood the concept of solids.

Yes

Developing. Able to come up with many words to describe the properties and also helped other students in discussion. But did not always use descriptive evidence in reasoning. Developing. Able to use many words to describe the different properties of her object. But did not always use descriptive evidence in reasoning.

Yes. Showed very strong argumentation and reasoning during discussion about the states of matter.

Developing. Had trouble building a structure independently. Probably needed more time to think through an idea before building. Could have used more time but lacked focus in the beginning of the task. Yes. Was able to build structure independently.

Developing. Showed her reasoning through discussion but very shy and quiet. Did not participate as much so did not show as much argumentation as the others.

Developing. Struggled to build structure independently. Benefited greatly from modeling and example shown by teacher. Needed more support and guidance.